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Lace, diamond treat as Meghan's wedding gown goes on display

The exhibition, which will run from October 26 to January 6 next year, will also feature her exquisite veil and a diamond and platinum bandeau tiara, lent to her by The Queen, which will be on......

Why the British Museum won't return the Harihara

'It is vital that objects such as the Harihara -- and collections from South Asia generally -- remain here,' the British Museum tells Vaihayasi Pande Daniel. PART I: Give us our gods back! PART......

Long live the Queen: 63 years of the longest-reigning monarch

Queen Elizabeth II on Wednesday, September 9, becomes the longest reigning monarch in British history in more than a thousand years. The 89-year-old royal overtakes her great-great grandmother,......

'The Indian soldiers adapted quickly and performed remarkably well'

'Many sepoys fought with distinction, winning some of the first Victoria Crosses to be awarded to Indians; and indeed, as in any army fighting under such inhumane conditions -- standing in the......

Why the Lokpal Bill alone is not enough

The war against corruption needs to be a three pronged attack: one that addresses personal frailties, rectifies systemic defects and roots out faulty leadership, says Vivek Gumaste. Dusk had set......

Commonwealth Express to be flagged off tomorrow

A special exhibition train to promote Commonwealth Games will be flagged off by Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee in New Delhi on Thursday. The Commonwealth Express comprising 11 coaches will leave......

China Expo: Too big a brand building exercise?

The spectacular opening ceremony for the Shanghai World Expo on April 30 would have surprised no one. As the 2008 Beijing Olympics demonstrated, China favours the "shock and awe" philosophy when......

Railways to be lead partner for Commonwealth Games

The Indian Railways will be the lead partner for theCommonwealth Games. The Minister of Railways, Mamata Banerjee proposes to set up five sports academies at Delhi, Secunderabad, Chennai, Kolkata......

Boxers Panghal, Rohit receive show cause notice for "poor discipline"

IMAGE: Experienced boxer Amit Panghal is on the reserve list for the Asian Games. Photograph: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images from the Rediff Archives The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has......

Esports is now official in India

IMAGE: The Belong Gaming Arena during the Call of Duty League Pro-Am Classic. Photograph: Joe Brady/Getty Images The Government of India on Tuesday gave Esports a major boost by integrating it......

Daddy's girl: Father takes unpaid leave to fuel Nitu's boxing dreams

'This medal is for our fellow countrymen and father' IMAGE: Nitu Ghanghas poses with her gold medal. Photograph: Eddie Keogh/Getty Images Moments after winning a maiden gold at the......

Weightlifter Lovepreet claims bronze on CWG debut

IMAGE: Lovepreet Singh celebrates after performing a snatch during the men's weightlifting 109kg final. Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images India's Lovepreet Singh won a bronze in men's 109......

FIFA U-17 World Cup: What the tournament means for India

It would be unfair to expect India to bedazzle crowds with eye-catching football. This team is built around stability. But despite the talent, progress from a group that also includes -- apart from......

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